Ho-Oh (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ho-Oh (disambiguation).

Ho-Oh Rainbow Pokémon ホウオウ Houou #0250 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Cacophony Cacophony Regenerator Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 12'06" 3.8 m Ho-Oh 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 438.7 lbs. 199.0 kg Ho-Oh 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 220 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 306 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Ho-Oh 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ Houou) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It was the first Generation II Pokémon revealed, in the August 1996 issue of CoroCoro, less than six months after the release of Pokémon Red and Green, and more than three years before the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver.

Ho-Oh is the game mascot of Pokémon Gold and its remake Pokémon HeartGold, appearing on the boxart of both.

Along with Lugia, it is considered part of the tower duo by fans. It is often viewed as the leader of the Legendary beasts. In the anime, it is associated with Marshadow.

Biology

Ho-Oh is an avian Pokémon resembling a phoenix and a peacock. Its feathers are predominantly gold and red, with yellow tail-feathers, a white underside, and green feathers at the tip of its wings. Ho-Oh has a green stripe on its neck, a yellow beak, black rings around its red eyes, and a feathered, yellow crest on its head. Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it. It has darkly colored feet and legs with four toes and long talons.

Ho-Oh is considered the guardian of the skies and has a mythical power to resurrect the dead. Prior to Generation VI, Ho-Oh was the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sacred Fire. It is said that when it flies its huge wings create bright, colorful rainbows. The rare few who bear witness to Ho-Oh are promised eternal happiness. Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of the various towers located across the Johto region: the Bell Tower until the Brass Tower was destroyed by fire and the Goldenrod Tower in ancient times. It now presumably flies through the world's skies in search of a Trainer with a pure heart. Ho-Oh loves Ho-Oh Treats made by Snacksworth, who once witnessed it flying over him in the past.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #248 Gold Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. Silver A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies. Crystal It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rainbow-colored wings. Stadium 2 Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow. Sapphire Emerald Its feathers—which glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light—are thought to bring joy. It is said to live at the foot of a rainbow. FireRed A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies. LeafGreen Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #253 Diamond It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. SoulSilver A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Generation V Unova #— Black It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness. White Black 2 Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies. Y It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings. Omega Ruby Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) (Only one) Crystal Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) (Only one)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket) FireRed LeafGreen Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket) Colosseum Mt. Battle XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Bell Tower (requires Clear Bell* and Rainbow Wing) (Only one) Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar (requires Pokémon HeartGold)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Sea Mauville (requires Clear Bell) (Only one) Alpha Sapphire Trade, Event
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade, Event Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) Ultra Moon Trade, Event Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Sword Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Ramanas Park (requires Rainbow Slate) (Only one) Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet) South Province: Area Four after receiving the Ho-Oh Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet) South Province: Area Four after receiving the Ho-Oh Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Faraway (40F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Mistral (19F) MD Sky Mt. Mistral (19F) Ranger: GS Rainbow Dais
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope, Firebreathing Mountain (Random Legendary Encounter) MD GTI Eternal Ruins Rumble U Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land ("Land" Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 5 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (Special Boss) Super MD Prism Bridge Picross Area 24: Stage 12
Generation VII Rumble Rush Bulbasaur Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Mt. Faraway (60F) New Snap Fireflow VolcanoPost-credits
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Ho-Oh Swoops In! Event: Ho-Oh Appears Masters EX Legendary event/Legendary Adventures (Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings): Silver & Ho-Oh Poké Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Morty & Ho-Oh

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh	English	United States	40	November 15 to 21, 2002; December 6 to 12, 2002
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	English	United Kingdom	70	June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	Italian	Italy	70	June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	German	Germany	70	September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	French	France	70	September 26, 2006
ORAS	Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh	All	Japan	50	March 15, 2016 March 16 to May 8, 2016
SM	Mount Tensei Ho-Oh	Japanese region	Online	100	July 15 to September 14, 2017
USUM	Mount Tensei Ho-Oh	Korean region	Online	100	December 21, 2017 to January 31, 2018
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh	American region	Online	60	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh	American region	Online	100	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh	PAL region	Online	60	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh	PAL region	Online	100	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019

Held items

Games		Held items
Gold	Silver	Sacred Ash (100%)
Crystal
Emerald
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 106		166 - 213	322 - 416
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 154		143 - 226	281 - 447
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 19/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Ho-Oh is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10 011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 099 Life Dew Water Status 0000— 00——% 10 1818 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 2727 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 3636 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 4545 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 5454 Sacred Fire Fire Physical 100100 09595% 5 6363 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00——% 5 7272 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 8181 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 9090 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5 9999 Overheat Fire Special 130130 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ho-Oh Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM024 TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM038 TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM164 TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM165 TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM215 TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Ho-Oh Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ho-Oh Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ho-Oh Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 99.9% Friend Area: Rainbow Peak Phrases 51%-100% HP A vivid rainbow gives me protection! 26%-50% HP How can this be? My HP is reduced halfway? 1%-25% HP It's no good... Even my rainbow has faded away... Level up Leveled up! Let the seven colors of my rainbow blaze across the sky!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles) How to Recruit: Boss of Prism Bridge Connected to: Lugia Connection Orb Set: 20 Phrases Normal Ask for my aid, and I'll help you anytime! Low HP (< 50%) It's hard…but let me show you what I can do!
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-286 It creates many pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 0.82 seconds Base HP: 60 Base Attack: 86 Base Defense: 63 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Five Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #306 Power of 5+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Pyre, Nosedive			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #306 Cross Attack+ Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 214 Base Attack: 239 Base Defense: 244 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Steel Wing, Hidden Power*, Incinerate* Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam, Frustration, Return, Earthquake†, Sacred Fire†, Sacred Fire+, Sacred Fire++
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #153 People say that if you find a feather from one of Ho-Oh’s seven-colored wings, you’ll be promised eternal happiness. Ho-Oh looked so beautiful, sparkling and shining with each flap of its wings.

Evolution data

Unevolved Ho-Oh  Fire  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Ho-Oh images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Ho-Oh in the anime

According to the anime, Ho-Oh lived in the Tin Tower in ancient times. When a war broke out, burning both the Tin Tower and the Brass Tower down, it created Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, and all four disappeared. Later, a new Tin Tower was erected, but Ho-Oh since then has never come back for sure. A sacred flame from Ho-Oh burns in the Ho-Oh Shrine at Mt. Silver; it was obtained during the same war.

Major appearances

Ho-Oh (anime)

On occasion, Ho-Oh would only be seen by Ash, and always fleetingly. This trend began at the end of Pokémon - I Choose You!, where Ash saw it flying alongside a rainbow across the sky after the thunderstorm. In I Choose You!, which is set in a continuity different from the main series, Ho-Oh played a major role.

Minor appearances

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Ho-Oh appeared in the intro, and then as a transformation of Mew.

In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Ho-Oh was flying through space.

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP001 Ho-Oh Ash's Pokédex There is no data. There are still Pokémon yet to be identified.

Pokémon Generations

Ho-Oh in Pokémon Generations

A wild Ho-Oh appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.

GOTCHA!

A Ho-Oh briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Ho-Oh appeared in a fantasy alongside Lugia during the Kimono Girls' performance.

In the manga

Ho-Oh in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Ho-Oh (anime)

Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback in ICYR1. It reappeared in ICYR3.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Ho-Oh appeared in PMHGSS02.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Ho-Oh (Adventures)

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in a flashback in Just a Spearow Carrier. It was used by the Masked Man to kidnap children showing remarkable talent in his scheme to capture Celebi, including Green and Silver, six years prior to the start of the entire manga.

Prior to the events of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, the Masked Man had lost control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked the Tin Tower using Neo Team Rocket to prompt Ho-Oh to return to Ecruteak City. Ho-Oh was later seen at Indigo Plateau under the Masked Man's control, alongside Lugia, wreaking havoc and destruction. It was then lent to Karen and Will to fight Green with alongside Lugia, and nearly defeated her legendary birds, but both of them were eventually brought back to their senses and freed.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Ho-Oh debuted in a fantasy in Farewell To Pikachu?!. It physically debuted in Let's Fight For The Future!!, at the very end of the manga.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Ho-Oh appeared in GDZ65.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

A Ho-Oh appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Ho-Oh appeared in The Legendary Ho-oh!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Ho-Oh (TCG)

In the TFG

One Ho-Oh figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Ho-Oh

Other appearances

Ho-Oh in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl

When released from a Poké Ball, Ho-Oh unleashes a spiral of Sacred Fire that deals massive amounts of damage to any opponent caught in it. However, it appears very rarely.

Melee trophy information

As it soars around the skies of the world, this Rainbow Pokémon leaves a trail of rainbows and myths in its wake. Its signature move is called Sacred Fire, and it is believed to appear only before trainers who are pure of heart. If you see a trainer with Ho-oh, you can assume that catching it took a lot of work.

Brawl trophy information

"A Rainbow Pokémon. On sparkling wings of seven colors, Ho-Oh leaves a rainbow behind as it flies. Legend says that Ho-Oh suppressed a war that scorched the land in ancient times. Its attack Sacred Fire can melt ice in an instant and also damage the target with burns. Ho-Oh will show its solemn figure only for the most righteous Trainers."

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ho-Oh returns as an occasional stage hazard in the Blazing Chamber of the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Rarely appearing, it makes the flames supporting the platforms flare up with higher intensity, likely KOing any characters unfortunate enough to be on the platforms at the time.

Trophy Information

This Pokémon flies through the skies, trailing rainbows from its wings, and is said to promise eternal happiness to all who see it. Supposedly, it appears every once in a while in the Fire-type Elite Four Trainer's room in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Its screams cause pillars of fire to rise all the way to the ceiling.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ho-Oh appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

Ho-Oh in Pokémon Battle Chess

• Ho-Oh was first revealed in the August 1996 issue of Corocoro, along with Pokémon Gold and Silver, thus making it the first sign that the Pokémon franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon.
  • In addition, Ho-Oh is the first Generation II Pokémon to be shown in the anime. It is seen at the end of the very first episode of the anime. However, the Pokédex is unable to identify it.
  • Aside from the opening theme song, which featured Mewtwo, Mew, and the legendary birds of Kanto, Ho-Oh was also the first Legendary Pokémon ever seen in the anime.
• Ho-Oh's name is a palindrome.
• Ho-Oh has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Fire-type Pokémon and is tied with Lugia for the highest base Special Defense stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
• It is directly implied in a myth in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver that Ho-Oh revived Raikou, Entei, and Suicune upon their original deaths.
• As of Generation VI, Ho-Oh is the only game mascot with a former signature move, since Sacred Fire can now also be learned by Entei.
• From Generation VI onward, Ho-Oh is the heaviest Pokémon that can be taken to the sky by using Sky Drop.
• Ho-Oh appears in Pokémon Battle Chess. Alongside Lugia, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (three in Ho-Oh's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
• In the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, Ho-Oh was a pure Flying-type legendary Pokémon.
• Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only Legendary Pokémon that are game mascots that are not version-exclusives in their representative games.

Origin

Ho-Oh may be based on the legend of the phoenix, specifically the Fenghuang, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It may also be based on the Huma bird, a legendary bird that is said to never rest, living its entire life flying continuously, and resurrects itself and others in its ashes and flames; it is a symbol of fortune and friendship and will bestow happiness to anyone who simply glimpses it. Many cultures view the Phoenix and Huma as symbols of resurrection; this is seen in Ho-Oh, which was reborn rising from its ashes and had a hand in resurrecting Suicune, Raikou and Entei; additionally, this is also reflected by its Hidden Ability Regenerator.

Given its category, it may also be an embodiment of the rainbow, very likely inspired by the multicolored aspect of the Fenghuang or by the rainbow-feathered bird god Achiyalabopa. It could also be inspired by many other firebirds; some notable examples are the three-legged bird, Simurgh, and the Ember Bird.

Name origin

Ho-Oh and Houou may be derived from 鳳凰 Hōō, Japanese reading of the Fènghuáng (Chinese phoenix). It may also be derived from 皇 ō (emperor) or 王 ō (king).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ホウオウ Houou From 鳳凰 Hōō and possibly 皇 ō or 王 ō French Ho-Oh Same as English name Spanish Ho-Oh Same as English name German Ho-Oh Same as English name Italian Ho-Oh Same as English name Korean 칠색조 Chilsaeckjo From 칠색조 (七色鳥) chilsaekjo Mandarin Chinese 鳳王 / 凤王 Fèngwáng From 鳳凰 / 凤凰 Fènghuáng and 王 wáng Cantonese Chinese 鳳王 Fuhngwòhng* 鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng* From 鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng and 王 wòhng From 鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng

More languages Hindi हो-ओह Ho-oh Transcription of English name Russian Хо-Ох Kho-Okh Transcription of English name Thai โฮโอ Ho-o Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Ho-Oh (anime)
• Tower duo
• Legendary beasts
• Tower duo (Adventures)
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

External links

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Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

Super Smash Bros. series Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U) Stickers Spirits Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos

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